Clarks Pond Dam
Clarks Pond Dam is a dam located in Bamberg County, South Carolina, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Clarks Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Clarks Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Johnny F And Annie Laura Still (private). It impounds the Tr-lemon Creek.
The dam stands 13 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 85 acre-feet. Completed in 1963, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 08/21/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Bamberg |
| River/Stream | Tr-lemon Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.29450, -81.13120 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JOHNNY F AND ANNIE LAURA STILL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/21/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD02816 |
| Federal ID | SCD02816 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |